Local Fianna Fail TD and Frontbench spokesperson on Children Robert Troy called on the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Dr. James Reilly to clarify the position of the Department on the funding request made by Attic Youth Cafe, Longford in 2013. The Cafe has been left waiting for nearly two years for the funding to be released. In 2013 they were given assurances by a Government TD that they were approved for funding and on that basis they made arrangements. However since that date they have received rejection letters from the Department quoting...

- Investment underlines strategic importance of Coillte to the state -

Fianna Fáil TD for Longford - Westmeath Robert Troy has welcomed the announcement that one of Europe’s largest holiday resort firms, Center Parcs, is to invest €100m in a new complex in Longford. Deputy Troy commented, “The announcement is a huge boost to Longford and the wider Midlands Region. Center Parcs is looking to create up to 600 jobs during construction with a further 500 permanent jobs being put in place once the complex opens. “Center Parcs first looked at Longford as a potential...